Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special

2 weeks ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

Scope of Position:


Under the Director of Planning, the Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special Projects is responsible for the coordination and delivery of studies and projects related to a variety of complex planning issues.

In particular, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the development and project management of various policy documents including the Official Plan, municipally initiated Official Plan Amendments, Secondary Plans and Zoning By-laws, and non-legislated planning documents such as Urban Design Guidelines.

The incumbent prepares policy-planning reports involving research, analysis, evaluation, and the preparation of professional planning recommendations, including providing advice and/or guidance to staff and Council on the broader implications of land use policies as well as organizing and facilitating related community engagement and stakeholder involvement initiatives.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates, prepares, and/or project manages policy planning projects on a daytoday basis, with an emphasis on longrange planning congruent with County's strategic directions and provincial planning legislation and policies.
  • Lead the preparation of plans for specific communities, such as Simcoe, Delhi, Waterford and other areas, including conducting stakeholder engagement. Coordination with infrastructure planning as necessary.
  • Provides interpretations of the policies of the Official Plan, provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and general regulations regarding planning within the County.
  • Conducts planning research and analysis, and provides interpretation of provincial, and local polices and the County's zoning bylaws.
  • Attends Council, Committee, Public Meetings, community/stakeholder and other public meetings as required. Including availability to work evenings and/or weekends as necessary for attendance at Council/Committee meetings, public forums, etc.
  • Prepares and delivers presentations and provides guidance on policy planning projects, municipal growth issues, demographics projections, statistical analysis, longrange land use planning, new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines, development charges, environmental initiatives, and other planning matters.
  • Supports the Director of Planning in the development, coordination, and/or preparation of long range plans, policies and special studies to guide the future growth in alignment with the County's goals and strategic plan.
  • Undertakes research and specific planning studies related to the development of new policies and/or standards, as directed by Council or Director of Planning.
  • Prepares Planning reports and recommendations to Council and management related to longrange landuse, policy and master planning studies such as the Official Plan Review and Zoning Bylaw Reviews.
  • Prepares request for proposals (RFP), terms of reference and scoping documents for planning studies and projects, outlining the expected project scope, goals and objectives, schedule and deliverables.
  • Reviews and evaluates project proposals against criteria.
  • Participates in the selection of and project manages consultants/consulting teams retained by the County to complete specific planning studies within an approved budget with approval/guidance from the Director of Planning.
  • Identifies and liaises with project stakeholders, interested parties, and technical advisory committees.
  • Prepares and/or oversees the consolidation of Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments.
  • Prepares circulation for Countyinitiated policy planning initiatives and supporting materials to appropriate departments and agencies and other stakeholders, and determines deadlines for comment.
  • Reviews and formally responds to public and agency comments on County projects.
  • Monitors the project schedule and budget, and reports to the Director of Planning accordingly.
  • Maintains, in collaboration with the Communications Department, a webbased community engagement page for special projects.
  • Provides expert planning testimony before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Land Tribunal. Involved in mediation/settlement discussions on behalf of the Township. Assists legal counsel in preparing for legal proceedings (evidence, testimony) and documents.
  • Participates other County initiatives as part of technical teams as required.
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings, workshops, and training sessions regarding planning matters including various provincial ministries.
  • Conduct regular research and reviews, understands, and critically analyzes new or pending legislation and regulatory guidelines and prepares comments internal discussion as well as reports for Council and Committees.
  • Assists in completing departmental work program initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Land Use Planning or an Honours Degree in a Planning related program
  • Min

  • Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special

    2 months ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position: Under the Director of Planning, the Project Lead, Long Range Planning and Special Projects is responsible for the coordination and delivery of studies and projects related to a variety of complex planning issues. In particular, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the development and project management of various policy documents...

  • IT Project Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk General Hospital Full time

    **Position Title: IT Project Coordinator** **Position Status: Full Time** **Posting No.: 24-16** **Rate of Pay: $42.17 to $51.31 per hour** **Posting Date: February 87, 2024** **Deadline to Apply: February 20, 2024** **About the Position** Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to join us on our hospital’s IT strategic...

  • Recreation Coordinator, Community Planning

    3 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    **Basic Function**: Working as part of a team within the Recreation Department, the Recreation Coordinator, Community Programs will be responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and facilitation of various recreational and inclusion programming, for all ages and abilities, within municipal recreational, community and aquatics programs and...

  • IT Project Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home Full time

    Position Title: IT Project Coordinator Position Status: Full Time Posting No.: 24-16 Rate of Pay: $42.17 to $51.31 per hour Posting Date: February 87, 2024 Deadline to Apply: February 20, 2024 - **About the Position**_ Your will actively engage in a wide range of redevelopment, system upgrades and regionally driven initiatives which vary in size and...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position:To plan and manage the design and construction of municipal infrastructure capital projects which may include building of new water and wastewater facilities and/or upgrades of existing assets (pumping stations, treatment plants, booster stations, elevated tanks, reservoirs, associated back-up generators and biosolids processing...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position:To plan and manage the design and construction of municipal infrastructure capital projects which may include linear water and wastewater infrastructure assets (watermains, sewers, distribution system, local sewer systems, water intakes, outfalls). The majority of this work is related to the implementation of the Inter-Urban Water Supply...

  • Project Lead, Strategic Recreation Initiatives

    4 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position: Under the general guidance of the Director, Recreation, the Project Lead, Strategic Recreation Initiatives, will provide strategic planning, project management and coordination, in addition to communication, oversight of administrative support functions and confidential services to advance key departmental priorities. Duties and...

  • IT Project Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home Full time

    Position Title: IT Project CoordinatorPosition Status: Full TimePosting No: 24-16Rate of Pay: $42.17 to $51.31 per hourPosting Date: February 87, 2024Deadline to Apply: February 20, 2024- About the Position_Your will actively engage in a wide range of redevelopment, system upgrades and regionally driven initiatives which vary in size and complexity. You will...

  • Sausage Kitchen Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada VG Meats Full time

    VG Meats is looking for a Sausage Kitchen (aka Processing Department) Leader in Simcoe, ON! The Processing Department Team Lead will be a mature individual who will demonstrate the necessary qualities to perform this position with attention to detail, organization and efficient communication. They will lead, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position: To plan and manage the design and construction of municipal infrastructure capital projects which may include building of new water and wastewater facilities and/or upgrades of existing assets (pumping stations, treatment plants, booster stations, elevated tanks, reservoirs, associated back-up generators and biosolids processing...

  • Project Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    **Scope of Position**: To plan and manage the design and construction of municipal infrastructure capital projects which may include linear water and wastewater infrastructure assets (watermains, sewers, distribution system, local sewer systems, water intakes, outfalls). The majority of this work is related to the implementation of the Inter-Urban Water...

  • Information, Privacy and Special Projects

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Basic Function:Provision of information and privacy services, oversight of the County's FOI and privacy programs, oversight of the County's digital records storage system, and support to municipal election programs.Position Description: Receive and respond to all Freedom of Information requests submitted to Norfolk County. Process FOI requests as set out in...

  • Sausage Kitchen Lead

    1 month ago

    Simcoe, Canada VG Meats Full time

    VG Meats is looking for a Sausage Kitchen (aka Processing Department) Leader in Simcoe, ON! The Processing Department Team Lead will be a mature individual who will demonstrate the necessary qualities to perform this position with attention to detail, organization and efficient communication. They will lead, coordinate and schedule the activities of...

  • Sausage Kitchen Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada VG Meats Full time

    VG Meats is looking for a Sausage Kitchen (aka Processing Department) Leader in Simcoe, ONThe Processing Department Team Lead will be a mature individual who will demonstrate the necessary qualities to perform this position with attention to detail, organization and efficient communication. They will lead, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers to...

  • Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting

    3 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    **Basic Function**: Responsible for the coordination of the capital, rate, and operating budgets of the municipality as well as all related policies and procedures and to provide timely, accurate, thorough financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. **Position Description**: - Manage the Financial Planning and Reporting department to...

  • IT Project Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk General Hospital Full time

    Position Title: IT Project CoordinatorPosition Status: Full TimePosting No: 23-157Posting Date: August 15, 2023Deadline to Apply: Internal: August 22, 2023 External: September 2, 2023About the PositionNorfolk General Hospital is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator within the IT Department.Reporting to the IT Manager, the Project Coordinator will...

  • Sales Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Simcoe Home Hardware Full time

    As one of the larger retailers in the area, Crompton Home Hardware Building Centre in Simcoe, Tillsonburg and Delhi offers long term, secure, full-time employment with competitive wages and a good benefits plan. Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest independent home improvement retailer as well as being one of the country's most recognized brands....

  • Director of Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    The Corporation of Norfolk County is a municipality of 70,000 people located on the North Shore of Lake Erie in Southwestern Ontario, offering abundant recreational and lifestyle opportunities.Rural yet prosperous, Norfolk County is just an hour's drive south of Toronto and provides picturesque small-town rural living within easy reach of major urban centres...

  • Project Manager, Stormwater Maintenance

    2 weeks ago

    Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

    Scope of Position:The Project Manager, Stormwater Maintenance will work closely with staff and contractors in a multi-functional workforce engaged in the delivery of the stormwater operation and maintenance program. In accordance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Acts and Regulations, this position will be responsible to plan and manage...

  • Sales Associate

    7 days ago

    Simcoe, Canada Simcoe Home Hardware Full time

    As one of the larger retailers in the area, Crompton Home Hardware Building Centre in Simcoe, Tillsonburg and Delhi offers long term, secure, full-time employment with competitive wages and a good benefits plan. Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest independent home improvement retailer as well as being one of the country's most recognized brands....